Due to increased demand, our supply chain logistics client is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner, to join their team based at London Gateway.

As Transport Planner, a typical day will involve arranging collections and deliveries for the whole of their UK network. Time is everything so you need to effectively plan and manage all jobs, and your own time to ensure the smooth running of this complex operation.

Transport Planner duties include:

• Being  the main contact for customers, hauliers, suppliers and internal departments such as Warehouse and Customer Service;
• Ensuring all compliance processes are followed without fail and in line with legal requirements;
• Using IT software to plan deliveries with hauliers, negotiate rates and charge additional fees to customers.
• Assisting with all other aspects of the transport operation as required.
• Identifying and helping to win new business so that we generate additional revenue and maximise vehicle utilization.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominantly working 8:30am to 5:30pm, although with this being a transport role, there will be occasions where additional tasks will be required outside of the normal working hours, such as phone calls and emails to deal with potential issues with deliveries.

In return, the successful Transport Planner will be offered up to £35,000, in line with skills and experience.

We're keen to speak to forward thinking logistics professionals with 2+ years transport planning experience and a 'can-do' attitude.  An understanding of driver hours, tachograph and WTD legislation is vital.  Knowledge of Reefer transport would also be a distinct advantage.

Applicants should have real commercial instincts and display a strong team ethic. Above all, you should be a confident communicator who can interact effectively with countless moving parts - and people - at the heart of a sophisticated and nationwide logistics operation.

Contact us today.  

shipping@redrecruit.com 

0203 906 6020

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